DEATH OF SIR H. WILSON

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 433, 26 June 1922, Page 6

DEATH OF SIR H. WILSON

ACCUSED BEFORE COURT. CHARGE OF WILFUL MURDER. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright, Received June 24, 2.55 p.m. LONDON. June 23._ Connolly and O’Brien were smuggled in by a back entrance to the Police Court, outwitting the crowd, which congregated at the main entrance. Both were dishevelled and unkempt with bandaged heads and laces, bearing traces of the struggle. Connolly is tall, burly and broadshouldered, '.vith heavy clean-shaven features and a mop of black hair, 110 looked quickly round the court as if seeking for a la mi liar face. O’Brien, who has a wooden log, nervously clutched the dock rail. -Mr Travers Humphreys intimated that he had been instructed to prosecute on charges, firstly of the murder of Sir H. Wilson, and secondly of shooting with intent to murder Constable .March and others. .Mr Humphreys then indicated the gravity and possibilities behind the crime, when he said it will probably bo found necessary to ask the some that the names of witnesses be noi published. It would certainly be necessary to ask that no photographs be taken or published of persons involved in the case. Detective-Inspector Burton gave evidence of charging the accused at the police station. Neither made any reply. Connolly then asked how the wounded people were progressing and when told that their condition was favourable he remarked: "1 am glad to hear that." Formal evidence was given. Vi hen a remand was granted the accused were inline dim civ surrounded by the police. Connolly again glancing around the conn. Accused were removed to Bn.xvon pt'ison from the front exit, again outwitting the crowd, who now were watching the feat exit, Fix oTiCem rode at the rear of the van. several detectives following in a motor-car. —A. and X.Z. cable. KING'S CONDOLENCES. SENT TO LADY WILSON. Received June 24. 1.45 p.m. LONDON. June 23. I.ndv Wilson will not allow the removal of the field-marshal - uniform in which her husband died, being firmly resolved that he shall be buried in it. The King and the Tlsler Parliament have sent condolences to Lady Wilson. Ihe Ulster members of the House of (.ominous have also sent messages. —A. and N./. cable.